Calibration Officer

QinetiQ employs more than 6000 people in 51 locations around the world, offering our customers premier expertise in advice, services and creative technology-based products.

QinetiQ Australia, part of the global QinetiQ group, provides technological and scientific expertise to help customers protect and advance their vital interests. As an innovative science and technology company, we help solve some of our customers' most challenging problems. Our determination to deliver and improve today and anticipate and shape tomorrow, makes QinetiQ a very exciting, rewarding and respected place to work and learn.

We are looking for a Calibration Officer to join our Advisory division, based in Melbourne.

As a Calibration Officer you will be responsible for the calibration, acceptance testing and maintenance of a wide variety of electronic and mechanical instrumentation. In addition, laboratory staff assess new surface instrumentation for use.

The person will be required to operate and maintain calibration systems, use workflow and asset management database systems, prepare written documentation, technical diagrams, and procedures. They will need a high level of oral and written communication skills and be able to work as part of a small team or independently depending on the circumstances.

In the role of Calibration Officer, you will;
Undertake calibration, testing and maintenance of laboratory and field equipment

Liaise with Project Managers, the Laboratory Manager, Inventory Officers and other

Calibration Officers to schedule equipment calibrations to align with rollout schedules and optimise utilisation of laboratory capacity

Collect statistics and undertake data analysis, investigations, evaluations, and report on instrumentation and equipment operational issues

Conduct metrology research, development and/or evaluation and make recommendations in support of proposed changes to metrological observations systems and processes, including siting of new instruments

Document processes, results and studies in the form of procedures, technical reports and work instructions

Design, code, test and document computer programs in support of scientific and operational activities

Participate in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of products and services and the ongoing development, implementation and continual improvement of the quality management systems to achieve and maintain the ongoing certification of compliance with the ISO9001 and ISO17025 quality management standards.

To be successful for the position of Calibration Officer, you will possess experience in the following:
Tertiary qualification in a relevant technical field such as a Physical Science, Instrumentation, Electronics or Engineering

Previous experience working in a Calibration or Testing Laboratory

Understanding of land, marine and/or atmospheric environments and issues related to monitoring and operation in the field

Life at QinetiQ

Our people and our culture make QinetiQ a great place to work, we value integrity, collaboration and performance. QinetiQ is a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice, and past winner of the Defence Teaming Centre Employer of Choice Awards.

We look after our people are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the market. We celebrate our differences and incorporate diversity and inclusion into everything we do. Our salary and benefits package is designed to make sure we support our diverse group of employees through the different stages of their life and careers.

**Some of our benefits include**:
Annual professional development allocation and study leave

Flexible working options that suit you

Leave purchase scheme to balance what’s important to you

Loyalty leave, earn extra days of annual leave up to an additional 10 days per year

Performance bonus awards for individual and company success

Salary continuance Insurance, protecting you financially during times of ill health

Cultural or Religious day of significance leave to observe days of significance to you

Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum qualifying period

Dress for your day, no formal dress code just wear what feels good and suits your day

Give back with an annual volunteering day

Save money with our travel club and discounted health insurance options

Be supported with employee assistance services and family violence leave

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